请求

qǐng qiú

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

Definitions

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to beg

恳求是更正式或书面的请求，表达迫切希望。

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to apply for sth

申请多用于正式书面申请，如'申请签证'。

Often used with 提出 (提出请求) meaning 'to make a request'.

请求 is polite; using 要求 for simple requests can sound demanding or rude.

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我请求他帮我一个忙。

I asked him to do me a favor.

他请求我宽恕他的过错。

He begged me to forgive his mistake.

我真诚地请求你的饶恕。

I sincerely beg your forgiveness.

他拒绝了我的请求，让我很为难。

His refusal of my request made me feel very awkward.

他破例同意了我的请求。

He made an exception and agreed to my request.

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to sue for mercy

to seek

to ask